I'm sorry to be negative about it, but I am convinced this project will never go through. Let's face it Jad, mesa, we don't have enough talent (as in persons) to do this. Two robotic guys is not enough for a competition. As far as programming is concerned, I only know of Ayman who has experience in Robotics. I'm a web developer after all.

Here's what I propose instead. We could work together on a single robot. I don't have the time nor the skills to be a lead developer on the project, but I would be glad to be part of a team of programmers.

Finally, as far as safety is concerned, let's stick to Alaa's restrictions, as they define a perfectly viable environment.
mesa177 wroteJad, safety is a must. Build a tesla coil if you want but no flame throwers, I mean seriously what arena are we going to use? Is it going to have a bat's cage around? I think not, so no flame throwers.
No, one with surrounded by ultra-thick armored glass :-)
The thing is, I don't want to stifle creativity and freedom to try out new things.
rahmu wroteI'm sorry to be negative about it, but I am convinced this project will never go through. Let's face it Jad, mesa, we don't have enough talent (as in persons) to do this. Two robotic guys is not enough for a competition. As far as programming is concerned, I only know of Ayman who has experience in Robotics. I'm a web developer after all.

Here's what I propose instead. We could work together on a single robot. I don't have the time nor the skills to be a lead developer on the project, but I would be glad to be part of a team of programmers.

Finally, as far as safety is concerned, let's stick to Alaa's restrictions, as they define a perfectly viable environment.
The thing that bothers me is that there are 2 contestants. It makes it seem like a duel.
If you think there is not enough talent, I propose we relax the requirements, and start with simpler robots, then hopefully we will all progress towards more complex robots.
If you want us all to build a single robot, we should then plan on entering it in an international competition - right? Participating in a competition was the main idea I think.
Regarding the skills, anyone can help, I think.
Padre wroteRacing, Maze, Sumo etc ... are all good ideas, but why not smth a bit different ? for example robots that build something.
I like that too. How about robots that search for an object?
It would be funny if the robots can be used to plant explosives on each other and then detonate them. That of course goes way beyond the set standards of safety. It's funny to watch a robot go after the other, plant it's charge, and pull back. The controller then pushing the go button, kablam!
Skafi, on what team are you ? :P
My designs will go for the open source community.
Even if I am in the UAE I would like to join, I have some experience building as jad will call REAL robots. and i am not that bad of a programmer. I will join jad.
come on skafi, for the sake of old HCU alumni, "join the dark side..." :P
So where are we on this ? Just pick a "topic" for the robots and let those interested in developing it roll :D
I'll be on my own team, so that makes 3 teams ;)
hmm, whatever you want guys :) i personally want some large scale killer robots :P
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lorcan32 wroteAre you guys still doing this???
Ohh yea. Just like our plans to hack the Pentagon :D
Dude, this community failed in everything we planned for. And it'll always fail as far as i can see.
someone has to stand and organize. else it will fail.
Coding competition didn't fail, didn't receive a lot of participation, but it didn't fail.

So i guess Mesa or Jad should put the rules, set the deadlines and let teams apply and start the work :)
Dude, this community failed in everything we planned for. And it'll always fail as far as i can see.
Hey, no need for all this pessimism! We might not have accomplished much on a large scale, but the simple act of discussing things here daily and getting each others perspectives can be seen as a good enough achievement. Instead of promoting apathy, why not work on the two or three (slowly evolving) projects we have? The wiki, the programming competition and robo–cup competition.
Look, i can be held responsible, I have been and still busy with a major project.
Robo-cup will have to be postponed a bit.

Sorry !